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Curren Sheldon
United States
Приєднався 15 кві 2020
Hello, I'm Curren. I'm an ASC Award Winning Cinematographer and Academy-Award nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker who loves making films and sharing my experience doing so.
I am the director of photography and co-producer of the award-winning documentary "King Coal", as well as the director of photography and producer on the Netflix Original Documentaries "Heroin(e)" and "Recovery Boys." I have also been the co-director of photography on HBO's "Phoenix Rising," Freeform's "Keep This Between Us." My feature directorial debut, "Country Brawlers" premiered in Fall 2023 and my micro-budget feature "Beat Down" premieres Fall 2024.
I am the director of photography and co-producer of the award-winning documentary "King Coal", as well as the director of photography and producer on the Netflix Original Documentaries "Heroin(e)" and "Recovery Boys." I have also been the co-director of photography on HBO's "Phoenix Rising," Freeform's "Keep This Between Us." My feature directorial debut, "Country Brawlers" premiered in Fall 2023 and my micro-budget feature "Beat Down" premieres Fall 2024.
What Makes A GREAT B-Cam? And is the Canon C400 and C80 the Best Pair?
Today we take a look at what makes a great A Cam and B Cam Combo.
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Canon C400: bhpho.to/41qxNst
Canon C80: bhpho.to/4gbb9J1
Sony FX6: bhpho.to/3D52r0u
Sony FX9: bhpho.to/4goEKi7
Sony FX3: bhpho.to/3ZL9FzJ
Panasonic S5IIx: bhpho.to/4ilb2wl
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0:00 - Intro
1:25 - What Makes A Perfect A Cam/B Cam Combo
1:34 - Sensor
2:14 - Sensor Size
2:55 - Mount
4:00 - Resolution
4:27 - Different Use Cases
5:30 - Powering Capability
6:02 - Cables and Ports
7:03 - Same Media
7:32 - The Canon C400 & C80 The BEST Combo?
8:23 - Best Camera Combos for Sony, Black Magic, Panasonic, DJI, Arri
11:02 - THIS Camera Again :)
12:07 - Why You Should Get Two DIFFERENT Cameras
12:56 - What's Your Favorite!? Comment Below.
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📖 - 10 STEPS TO CINEMATIC INTERVIEWS
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It will be made available soon to newsletter subscribers only, so subscribe to get access.
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AUDIIO
If you need great music and sound effects for your own videos, check out AUDIIO.
Click here - audiio.com/curren - to get 70% off the first year of Audiio Pro which includes unlimited Music + SFX downloads, unlimited LinkMatch AI searches, and Elements (stems)! 70% off = just $59!
Click here to redeem the offer: audiio.com/curren and use code: CURREN70.
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Canon C400: bhpho.to/41qxNst
Canon C80: bhpho.to/4gbb9J1
Sony FX6: bhpho.to/3D52r0u
Sony FX9: bhpho.to/4goEKi7
Sony FX3: bhpho.to/3ZL9FzJ
Panasonic S5IIx: bhpho.to/4ilb2wl
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0:00 - Intro
1:25 - What Makes A Perfect A Cam/B Cam Combo
1:34 - Sensor
2:14 - Sensor Size
2:55 - Mount
4:00 - Resolution
4:27 - Different Use Cases
5:30 - Powering Capability
6:02 - Cables and Ports
7:03 - Same Media
7:32 - The Canon C400 & C80 The BEST Combo?
8:23 - Best Camera Combos for Sony, Black Magic, Panasonic, DJI, Arri
11:02 - THIS Camera Again :)
12:07 - Why You Should Get Two DIFFERENT Cameras
12:56 - What's Your Favorite!? Comment Below.
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I've been looking at the C70 for a long time. Now, with the C80 and the C400 it seems like a marriage made in heaven. I hope I can pick these two bad boys up some day.
Couldn’t agree more I have pocket 3 and the amazing Ronan 4D with the flex and transmission monitor But would love some in between the two I have worked with DJI and suggested this years ago !
What did you not like on the c70-c300iii in comparison to the c80-c400?
Very helpful video, thanks mate. I'm curious why do you not like the Sony FX6 and FX3 image quality?
Yeah that was the worst investment I have ever made but yes the concept was amazing but for sure missed the mark!
You’ve got me thinking! We do a volume of weddings and more consistency of capture would really smooth out the editing process! Great vid, thank you!
I picked up the R5C as my A can right now (because I can build it up on set or strip it down for travel) with the intention of getting a C80 or C400 down the line. I might also just switch to Sony at some point 😂 we’ll see how things go.
What is your favorite A-Cam, B-Cam Combo? Is the C400/C80 the best any manufacturer has ever done in creating the perfect combination?
would you pick these over the vespid primes?
Hmmmm... I THINK so. I wouldn't say they are necessarily better, but because they are a stop faster and WAY smaller/lighter, I would probably choose the Simera-Cs because I value portability and speed. But, I think I would choose these even based on image quality, though I haven't done any specific side-by-side tests. Vespids are great though.
I’m using the C70 as my A cam and my B cam is the R6 MKII, works fine for my use case, especially when I’m shooting content where I have full control of the lighting conditions.
The R6 II does seem to be pretty great. The R5 II with C-Log2 may be more usable as a C70/C80 B-Cam as well. I always found the R5 and R5c difficult to match with the C70.
We like the FX6 and the FX3! The sensor is indeed the same. Also true for the a7s III & zv-e1.
That seems to be the most popular choice these days. Pretty smart from Sony to have so many options of cameras with the same sensor and IQ.
Yea Sony seems to have really focused on having an ecosystem that a person can grow with. Someone in their company really paid attention to the change in industry and market. Canon seems like they don’t want have their hybrids work on the same level as their cinema line
Id love this updated. M43 nice. Just make quieter, interchangeable lens, small monitor. Keep interchangeable batteries with option for dummy battery. For now, I'm using my Lumix GM1 strapped onto a Hohem M7 😊.
Thank you for your thoughts on this Curren Curios (more of a 4d question) - have you tried mapping this onto the 4ds Lidar? If so, does it track well? Good enough for a skinny crew job? Hoping to take this to a more stylized doc as well, with th 4d b cam to my burano
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Great video. Truly hope DJI sees this and considers bringing this same concept just enhanced with all of the knowledge they acquired through these passing years. Maybe a DGO version like how the GH7 sensor is with computational processing.
a mirrorless 1D 8k so baically the 4d 8k without all gimbals that would be the b-cam i would instantly buy ... the osmo would also be great but i woul also love to see the amazing mavic 3 pro mft sensor on the osmo and on the action cam etc ...
Agreed. I’d much prefer a fully fledged out mirrorless camera based on the 4D8K sensor than maybe any other potential camera out there right now.
Don't worry, DJI will get a ban from the United States government next year like Huawei.
How do you about the feel chromatic aberration in these lenses. Im doubting between nisi athena’s and these for my ronin 4D
should DJI buy Olympus ? its up for sale for a song.
Love your review 👍🏻
The Pocket 3's success should let them know this form factor is a huge winner. I love my Pocket 3, but I really really want something more telephoto.
Hello, concernant le DJI Osmo, on peut remplacer le téléphone par un DJI Christal Sky ce qui améliore grandement le combo et surtout fini le GSM et on peu aussi un 4 eme axe.
This was my dream camera, as quickly as it appeared and was a thing, it disappear quicker and was overpowered by drones, action cameras and other phone turned video cameras.
Yes it was a flash in the pan, but the concept was incredible. Bring it back, DJI!
Dude! I've been wishing for DJI to make something like this (full frame, though) not even realizing they already made it years ago! They need to do it again!
They do need to update it, because this one is not worth the headaches - haha
@@CurrenSheldonDon't worry, DJI will get a ban from the United States government next year like Huawei.
I use a EUC for stability
Cool !
The clips from King Coal are gorgeous. It would be great if Canon C70 firmware update could pop an electronic level into it. Thank you for the review. Sticking with C70 for now.
Thanks so much! And yes, I'd love an electronic level for the C70 - still one of the finest images out of any camera.
I roll with the C400 and a C70. The triple ISO and stickier AF on the C400 is big. Talking head stuff the C70 is gem. I've shot vids and cut the two. It works fine.
I’ve been waiting for DJI to release a larger-sensor camera with better low-light performance and interchangeable lenses-I’d grab that instantly!
omg, this just reminded me that i have the osmo pro combo in the basement collecting dust. man this camera had such potential....couldn't focus worth for shiiiii tho. but I'm sure it could have been fixed with update. let me see if i can get at least $100 for it #ugh
haha always a bummer to know you've had something collecting dust for some time... This camera is all potential and an incredible concept.
And only worth $300 on used market 😢😭😭@CurrenSheldon
BTW tell us about math cool dog! Done some footage that guy!
@@TCJOHNSTONE Haha that’s Jello! She’s a sweet mutt. Good for filming if you can wind her up and get her sprinting around in circles.
been waiting for this kind of review for months! well done Curren. T.
@@TCJOHNSTONE thanks! Glad you enjoyed it - trying something new and casual that was hopefully still helpful. My favorite “reviews” are just a lot of footage with minimal editing so I can see the lens characteristics.
This is so beautiful to watch, to be honest, 😍 how did you manage the Prores Raw file?
@@emmanuelOfilms thanks! Appreciate the kind words. I just dropped it straight into Premiere Pro and edited natively.
Nice video... and as everyone has different needs I went for stabilised lenses instead of cine lenses. I do use it on C70. I mostly dont have time to set up anything else.
Thanks for great review and specially that you did it outdoors 🙏
You got it! Thanks for watching. I do find footage outdoors gives a much better sense of the characteristics of the lenses.
Loved that camera
Auto track looks clutch for YT videos 😮
YES. It is. Need to fully calibrate my lenses with the Ronin 4D to make the AF more on-point, but already pretty close.
Pretty boring and lazy review
I can't tell, are you promoting the SP3's or the Ronin 4D....😜 Been thoroughly enjoying your channel🤘🙌
haha - hard to say anymore - just using the Ronin 4D is a promotion in and of itself. And thanks for watching!
What’s going on over your right shoulder there with the 32? Swirl seems unusual.
Timestamp? Might just be some curly/jagged/swirly bushes.
@ I’ve never used Cooke lenses but always thought the ‘Cooke look’ was about smoothness. Bokeh looks more soap bubble than I expected.
What would be an alternative cine lens for those us that cant afford this beauties?
I've been using the Thypoch Simera-Cs recently and am recording a review soon - I think those could be a great, affordable alternative. They're also even smaller/lighter AND faster (T1.5)
@@CurrenSheldon or go vintage with stills lenses.
@@Joshloveslight True - I LOVE the Contax Zeiss lenses and had a set of those for years. Leica R are also great. And the EF Zeiss lenses can be had for pretty cheap these days.
Nisi Athenas, DZO Vespids, Sirui Nightwalkers, etc
@@CurrenSheldon I shoot often with a set of Nikon AIS's that I converted and then recently just finished a set of Vivitar's which are blowing my mind as well as a set of OM Zuiko's that are beautiful as well.
Have you tried them on the C70 yet?
Hey! Not yet - Am going to transition them to M-Mount after a shoot this week. So hopefully in the new year.
Love the 50mm the bokeh look like a painting when you blurred the background from the subject I’ll be buying
Agreed, that lens is beautiful.
Everyone would buy it, instead of the Ronin 4D!!! And that’s why they won’t make it… 🤷♂️
I don't know... if you lose the 4th axis, XLRs, robust transmission, higher payload, etc , I still think there would be a market for the 4D.
@ sure… but it would be an even thinner slice then it is now… and they’ll never risk that! This is happening in every industry! It’s the only way marketing departments can protect their top of the line sales. If they make a solid midrange product, it will cannibalise part of its upper range products. I would buy it for sure and you can see most comments are reacting very positively!! And you can always use a Tilta Alien arm to make up for the 4th axis, when you really need it. Not as efficient as a Ronin 4D, but a lot cheaper and you get a car mount to boot! 😁
I dont want to carry anything as large as the 4D. I'll leave that to the pros. I WOULD buy an updated midsized m4/3 version of this.
this was helpful - thankyou
Glad it was helpful!
would buy!!😊
I've wanted an update to this for so long... Next best thing is the Sigma FP on a small gimbal.
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Micro four thirds is screaming for some new cameras in 2025
I'd guess the GH7 is the best you're going to get from MFT. I doubt anyone but Panasonic would even think of making a high-end cinema/video camera in 2025 (though, an updated BGH1 with NDs, XLRs, IBIS, and everything else the GH7 has would be pretty sweet).
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